We’ve all had those moments when we forget important things like buying groceries, calling Grandma, or paying bills. But with the medicine reminder feature in phones and smart apps, those forgetful days can be a thing of the past. The new generation phones and apps let you set reminders for taking your medicine, and they’ll send you a notification when it’s time. You can even customise each reminder with details like dates, times, and locations. Just like notifications from other apps, reminders will pop up on your phone screen, so you won’t miss them. Let’s check how to set medication reminders on your phone via the medicine reminder and pharmacy apps.

• • How to Set Reminders on iOS?
• • How to Set Reminders on an Android Phone?
• • Use Google Assistant
• • Use Google Calendar
• • Use a Medication App
• • How We Chose the Best Online Medical Apps?

How to Set Reminders on iOS?

Open the Reminders app on your iOS device.

• • Tap the “+ New Reminder” button at the bottom-left corner.
• • Type in your reminder.
• • Customise your reminder by tapping “Details” and setting a date, time, location, or tag.
• • Tap “Add” to save your reminder.
• • To share a reminder, tap on the reminder, then tap the person icon and select a contact.
• • Reminder notifications will stay on your screen until marked as completed. You can also snooze them for later.
• • For due dates, go to “Details” and select “Date and Time” to choose a specific time or day.
• • With iOS 16, use the Health app to add medications. Tap “Browse,” then “Medications,” and “Add Medication.” Enter details like name, frequency, and time. You can even customise colours and add notes.
• • You can view and manage your medications in the Health app under “Medications.” You can log doses, review consumption, and share data with someone else.

How to Set Reminders on an Android Phone?

If you have android phone, you can use google assistant, google calendar, medication app or samsung health app for medicine reminders. Ensure you have a phone running Android 8.0 or higher and the updated Samsung Health app version 6.26 or later for Samsung users.

One thing to note is that the health app’s medicine feature might vary depending on the phone you’re using. You can also download medicine reminder apps that best suit your needs.

Samsung health app

• • Open the Samsung Health app and scroll down to the Medications section.
• • Tap “Add medication” and type in the name of your medication. You can also add custom medication if needed.
• • Select the type, strength, and pill shape of your medication.
• • Set your medication schedule, including time, dosage, and duration.
• • Review the schedule and add a nickname or notes if desired, then save.
• • Be cautious of potential interactions with other drugs or substances, as warned on the final screen.
• • Manage your medications in the Health app, mark them as taken, edit records, set refill reminders, and archive or delete medications as needed.
• • Share your medication list with others through the Health app’s sharing feature.

Use Google Assistant

• • Open Google Assistant on your Android phone.
• • Say “Hey Google” or tap the microphone icon.
• • Ask Google Assistant to set a medicine reminder for you.
• • Provide the details like the name of the medicine, dosage, and frequency.
• • Confirm the reminder details when prompted by Google Assistant.
• • Google Assistant will set the reminder for you and notify you at the specified time.
• • You can also view and manage your medicine reminders in the Google Calendar app.

Use Google Calendar

• • Open the Google Calendar app on your Android phone.
• • Tap on the “+” icon to create a new event.
• • Enter the name of the medicine as the event title.
• • Set the time and date for when you need to take the medicine.
• • You can also set the frequency for regular reminders.
• • Optionally, add any notes or additional details.
• • Tap on “Save” to confirm the reminder.
• • Google Calendar will send you notifications at the specified times for your medicine reminders.

Use a Medication App

Of all the medication apps on Android, our top pick is Medisafe’s Pill Reminder and Med Tracker. If you need to refill your medicines with an online pharmacy app. These apps are simple to set up and offer many useful features. You can set reminders for different medicines, keep track of your intake, receive alerts for refills, monitor symptoms, and get alerts about potential interactions between medications.

How We Chose the Best Online Medical Apps

Here are 7 simple tips to choose the best online medical apps:

1. 1. Check Reviews: Look for apps with positive reviews from other users, indicating reliability.
2. 2. Verify Credentials: Ensure the app is from a reputable healthcare organisation or approved by professionals.
3. 3. Check Features: Look for apps with the features you need, like appointment scheduling or medicine reminders.
4. 4. Security and Privacy: Ensure the app prioritises privacy and protects personal data.
5. 5. Ease of Use: Choose an app with a simple interface that’s easy to use.
6. 6. Cost and Value: Consider the app’s cost and whether it offers valuable services.
7. 7. Customer Support: Check if the app provides customer support for any questions or issues.